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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.10, 727.20 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.10, 727.20 and 196.74 is: 294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.10 : 727.20 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.10/727.20 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.10x = 727.20 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.10x = 143,069.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,069.33/485.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.93

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